How to Color Block

For years, I was scared of wearing a colorful outfit, and having people turn their heads at me. It was probably social anxiety and shyness. However, it was with time and a lot of trials and errors that I have learned to love color blocking. It started gradually by wearing neutrals and an accent color and then morphed into monochromatic looks and color block outfits. My favorite combinations are all pink, of course. When I shared my first color block outfit on my Instagram, many of you messaged me about how beautiful they were. Many were also hesitant when it comes to wearing colors. So, here are my tips on how to color block like a pro:

Start with an accent color with neutral outfits.

If you are too scared to go bright and bold, start by adding color with accessories. For example, if you are wearing jeans and a white top add colorful shoes, a statement bag, or colorful jewelry.

Have a color wheel handy

The color wheel will be your best friend when it comes to color block outfits. The best combinations are made with complementary colors, which are opposite of each other. Also, analogous colors, which are colors that are next to each other in the color wheel, make incredible combinations. Lastly, lay your clothes and see which colors when matched make sense to you, sometimes is about that gut feeling.

Create a list of your favorite combinations

When I started wearing color block outfits, I
recorded my favorite combinations. This has helped me when I am in a rush, and
I can’t lose time thinking if the colors match or not. Also, knowing which
colors make great combinations helped me explore beyond the typical
combinations and allowed me to get out of my comfort zone. Here are my favorite
combinations in outfits I have worn in the past:

I hope you enjoyed this post. It is a little different from the typical #ootd post that I do. What do you think, should I do more posts like this? Let me know in the comment section below!